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Science ·

To the Point: How Exactly Does Exercise Affect Our Brain Function?

Department of Health Studies’ Evan Reister answers our question of the week
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To the Point: What Do We Really Know about Ozempic and Wegovy?

Department of Health Studies’ Dara Ford answers our question of the week
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Environment ·

Professor MacAvoy on the Science of Earthquakes

After earthquake rattles New Jersey, Professor of Environmental Science Stephen MacAvoy answers our questions about recent earthquakes across the globe
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Environment ·

Who Are Today's Climate Activists?

SIS professor Dana R. Fisher explores the truth about three of the big myths being told about climate activism and the climate movement today.
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Technology ·

Develop Your Career through Workday

Employees can sign up for HR development programs, complete required trainings, and explore more than 3,500 LinkedIn Learning courses—all in one place.
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Energy and water use on campus during winter 2023-24 closure

Environment ·

Winter Energy Curtailment Efforts Result in Significant Energy and Water Cost Savings

The measurements all have been collected and analyzed and the findings make apparent that American University’s annual Winter Energy Curtailment efforts were again an overwhelming success.
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Seventy-five percent of campus waste filters into large containers near AU’s Sports Center Annex.

Environment ·

Trace Your Waste

Leave fewer (environmental) footprints behind by following Facility Management’s trash-sorting guidelines.
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Technology ·

Small Satellites and International Security

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Science ·

AI Virtual Teaching Assistant “Sarah” Makes Her Debut at American University

Aref Zahed launches AI teaching assistant that can speak, write code, and answer questions using ChatGPT and Google technology
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A human man and robot, both using desktop computers, sit across from one another.

Technology ·

Grappling with Grammarly—and Generative AI

As AI gains popularity on college campuses, faculty and students find themselves wondering what responsible use looks like.
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